Artwork preview

Sixpence

John Hull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sixpence by John Hull. Silver coin with a tree in the center, surrounded by the letters V, I, and N. The coin has a circular border of small dots and is slightly worn. The coin appears to have a rough edge and a flat surface. The coin is positioned on a gray background with a white border on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1667–ca. 1682
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette